Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety EXAM
EXAM COVERAGE - Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety Exam
The Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety Exam evaluates
knowledge of state and federal regulations governing pesticide use,
with emphasis on compliance in the state of Washington. Key topics
include licensing requirements, applicator responsibilities, and legal
restrictions on pesticide handling, storage, and application.
The exam covers pesticide safety practices, including personal
protective equipment (PPE), hazard communication, and exposure
prevention. Candidates are tested on label interpretation, proper
mixing and application techniques, and environmental protection,
,including preventing contamination of water, soil, and non-target
organisms.
The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ________ control
method for insects
Physical
,Drift problems can be reduced by:
a. using lower pressure, smaller nozzle orifices
b. applying in very calm, stable air conditions
c. spraying upwind of a sensitive area
d. placing bloom as close to target as possible
d. placing a boom as close to the target as possible
A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is
to avoid exposure (T/F)
True
, Which is not a concern handling a emulsifiable concentrate
pesticide:
a. high phytotoxicity
b. may be easily absorbed through human and animal skin
c. flammability
d. easily clogs nozzles and screens
d. easily clogs nozzles and screens
EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate
pesticides (T/F)
False
EXAM COVERAGE - Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety Exam
The Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety Exam evaluates
knowledge of state and federal regulations governing pesticide use,
with emphasis on compliance in the state of Washington. Key topics
include licensing requirements, applicator responsibilities, and legal
restrictions on pesticide handling, storage, and application.
The exam covers pesticide safety practices, including personal
protective equipment (PPE), hazard communication, and exposure
prevention. Candidates are tested on label interpretation, proper
mixing and application techniques, and environmental protection,
,including preventing contamination of water, soil, and non-target
organisms.
The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ________ control
method for insects
Physical
,Drift problems can be reduced by:
a. using lower pressure, smaller nozzle orifices
b. applying in very calm, stable air conditions
c. spraying upwind of a sensitive area
d. placing bloom as close to target as possible
d. placing a boom as close to the target as possible
A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is
to avoid exposure (T/F)
True
, Which is not a concern handling a emulsifiable concentrate
pesticide:
a. high phytotoxicity
b. may be easily absorbed through human and animal skin
c. flammability
d. easily clogs nozzles and screens
d. easily clogs nozzles and screens
EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate
pesticides (T/F)
False
